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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.73, 835.01 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.73, 835.01 and 191.46 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.73 : 835.01 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.73/835.01 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.73x = 835.01 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.73x = 159,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,870.06/556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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